Lotterywest Skyworks
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The Lotterywest Skyworks is the name given to a fireworks show that is held over the section of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia known as Perth Water. It is held every Australia Day on the 26th of January. The main sponsor is Lotterywest.
The Skyworks show usually runs for half an hour and have involved fireworks launched from bridges, sky scrapers and moving boats in the past. The fireworks are choreographed to a soundtrack which is played on the radio while the fireworks are underway. Many people travel into the inner-city to watch the Skyworks but many people can also be found watching the show from the top of hills and bridges that provide a view even from kilometres away.
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[edit] History
The Skyworks started in 1985, and now are one of the most popular events in Perth. Some people camp out from early morning to get the best view. Good viewing points are South Perth, Kings Park, and the Perth foreshore. From 2005 onwards, Foti Fireworks have been in charge of the fireworks.
[edit] Sponsors
The Lotterywest Skyworks are currently sponsored by Lotterywest, the City of Perth, the Seven Network and Mix 94.5. There is usually a delayed telecast of the Skyworks on Seven, and the soundtrack is broadcast on Mix 94.5.
[edit] Incidents
In recent years some spectators have acted in an undesirable manner, detracting from the enjoyment of others. Reports of unruly and drunken behaviour at the show, of which some have lead to fights and scuffles with the police, have become inceasingly common. At the 2006 Skyworks the Western Australian Police successfully mounted an operation to minimise such behaviour.
In the late 1990s several small fires also erupted in the Kings Park bushland due to people igniting sparklers at the event. This lead to the eventual banning of them.
